Motorsport mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II
9th September 2022Motorsports around the world have paid their respects following the heartbreaking news of the death of the United Kingdom’s Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II.
On Thursday afternoon, Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at her residence in Balmoral.
Her son, King Charles III, soon released a statement after Her Majesty’s passing, he said:
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother.
“I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which The Queen was so widely held.”
The Queen took to the throne in 1952, following the death of her father, King George VI.
Her Majesty went on to become the longest reigning monarch in the UK’s history, and second reigning Monarch in the world, after 70 years on the throne.
Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II:
FIA, President Mohammed Ben Suyluam:
“It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
“The Queen was undoubtedly one of the most respected heads of state ever to have lived, and I send my condolences, and those of the entire FIA community, to the Royal Family and all of the citizens of The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
“Motor sport, and especially Formula 1, has its heart in the United Kingdom, and the Royal Family has over the years given great support and patronage to the sport.
“For this we thank them, and those events taking place around the world this weekend will undoubtedly be undertaken in honour of her Majesty.”
F1, Stefano Domenicali:
“Formula 1 mourns the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“For more than seven decades she dedicated her life to public service with dignity and devoion and inspired so many around the world.
“Formula 1 sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth.”
World Rally Championship:
“The FIA World Rally Championship is saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”
MotoGP:
“All at MotoGP would like to join the millions mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“We send our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Royal Family, the people of the UK and all those across the Commonwealth.
“May she rest in peace.”
World Endurance Championship:
“The FIA World Endurance Championship joins the motorsport community in expressing its sadness at the passing of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.
“The whole WEC paddock sends its condolences to the British Royal Family, the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
British GT Championship:
“The Intelligent Money British GT Championship sends its deepest condolences to members of the Royal Family following Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing.
“We join the nation, Commonwealth and those around the world mourning her loss, while also remembering the incredible contribution she made during her 70-year reign.”
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Kamron Kent
Hi, I'm Kamron. I created ApexMotorsports.co.uk in the dying embers of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship. It allowed me freedom to write whatever I wanted to write about which was all things motorsports, my passion. I have put a lot of effort in over the years to keep this website in its best shape and I've loved seeing the brand grow consistently, month-on-month, year-on-year. My ambition is to keep watching this brand grow into a primary outlet of news for all things motorsports whilst fueling my desire to pursue a career in sports journalism, specialising in motorsports.
